Many Americans in the ‘20s had unprecedented prosperity. Entertainment and leisure became very popular, the wealth it brought in led to new technology such as movies, sports, and the TV; African Americans pushed for freedom and rights. This era was also referred to as the “Roaring Twenties.” Most of the defining features of Modern American culture emerged during the 1920s. This time period primarily stands out as one of the most important in American history because that decade produced many artists, musicians, and writers who were some of the most innovative and creative people in the country’s history. It became easier for people to listen to these creators once the radio was invented. When Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly nonstop across the Atlantic from New York to Paris in 1928, the radio transformed him into a celebrity overnight. Radio’s were one of the most time changing inventions in this era. …show more content…
Play-by-play commentary of sporting events that were aired on the radio was introduced, bringing sports enjoyment directly into the homes of millions of people. Radio played a role in popularizing sports stars and their achievements. Jim Thorpe, who was born into the Sac and Fox Nation in Oklahoma, was regarded as one of the greatest athletes in history. He participated in Major League Baseball, won medals in the 1912 Olympics, and was a founding member of the National Football League. Other sports superstars were soon household names. Harold "Red" Grange represented the University of Illinois in football, averaging more than ten yards per rush over the course of his collegiate career. The "Sultan of Swat," Babe Ruth, who became America's first baseball hero, was the biggest star of them all. He transformed baseball from a low-scoring, pitcher-dominated sport into one where his hitting made